The Skinny

Flag Football 1/21/08

 

Oh yeah! 5-0 week, that puts me at 7-3 and off the schnide.  Onto this weeks games.  One note, outstanding balances may cancel games so let’s get it done this week teams.

 

Game 1 – Jaguars v Wrecking Crew

 

This may have been a long time coming but, this ain’t your mother’s Orange Crush, err Jags team.  They have strengthened their line, whether it be through growth hormones or APB’s, as well as improved through the drafting of various players who are team-less, and as they say to teammates penniless, right now.  The Crew has also had its share of signings and still talk one of the best games with the Croutons in the house.  After battling long ago to one of the most thrilling playoff games in history, Bernie better bring his A game, his hat that has been missing, and a few extra ounces of juice to ensure victory.  On the other side, Thanes, loose the dreads and come back to reality.  The difference may be in the line play so Mitch bring some extra wardrobe change for those inevitable malfunctions – Jags 33, Crew 24.

 

Game 2 – Light Speed v Mile High Boys

 

When thinking of getting a group of guys together and entering a league, flag football was the Light Speed’s choice to try out.  Even with some early season games, to their credit, the Speeders keep bringing the spirit and have become a better team. Tonight however, they face a very good team in the Boys from Denver who recently knocked out the First Rounders.  Look for Almog to call his number several times but, not enough to make Wade too mad as the Boys turn Light Speed into speed bumps. This may get out of hand early – Mile High Boys 42, Light Speed 8

 

Game 3 – Firehawks v Grubsnakers

 

Now the Old Man River has found some friends to fill out his roster, as everyone showed up for the last one, he may actually have a chance in this one.  This may also be the first time that he doesn’t have to pay the league fee himself;  Nah.  With the minor leagues, and we do mean the minor leagues bringing them Marty and Wil, look for the them to skipper the defense.  On the other side of the ball, Mr. Holmes, brings both his size and stature to a team in need of respect.  With so many Castells and Lagunas its tough to call the game from the sideline.  One team is hungry as Arthur always is before and after his game and one team looks to go on a run – Firehawks 28, Grubsnaker 26

 

Game 4 – Gamecocks v Men of War

 

If there was money awarded for trash talking this contest would be the one with the two highest paid players.  Unbelievably, both players first names start with “J”.  There could be many flags in this one as well as many scores.  Both offenses look to straighten out their own problems as teammates want the qbs to pass more; run less.  Both of them have talented receivers some of which even get music when they enter the builiding but, without getting them the rock, they soon turn into downfield blockers in a league that doesn’t allow it.  Look for each team to stretch the field with quick hits as this game could get way out of hand, foot and mouth -  Gamecocks 52, Men of War 38

 

Game 5 – Barracudas v Do Work

 

With the balance of this game, and the amount the Barracudas need to pay, it starts to set up each teams playoff seedings.  Could this be the week the Cudas put it together.  Seen in the building was the Cuda’s original starting quarterback last week who could barely walk to his car after being chased for 45 solid minutes.  Maybe with a different blocking scheme, i.e. watch the A teams; he could have some more time to make at least a pass to the single season leader in points.  For the Workers, the Myers brothers have to be excited as they know how to pressure qbs as they have several of the big sacks on this team.  Helping on both defense and offense this season Donovan Moore is providing some spectacular plays already, as he proves there is no sophomore jinx.  Let’s pick this for the upset of the night – Do Work 30, Barracudas 24